I think I want to buy a Cannondale

roosterman71

I've been on the lookout for a new bike for a while now, and I like the sounds and spec of the Cannondale Synapse. Problem is, the one I really like the look of seems hard to find.



What bike shops stock Cannondale? I tried Cyclesupertore but they didn't have the one above.
Worse again, does anyone know the spec of this one? I know that sounds crazy, just wondering is the frame colour and wheels the main difference to say this:
Cannondale Synapse SM 105 5 Road Bike 2015

Cee-Jay-Cee

roosterman71 wrote: »

I've been on the lookout for a new bike for a while now, and I like the sounds and spec of the Cannondale Synapse. Problem is, the one I really like the look of seems hard to find.



What bike shops stock Cannondale? I tried Cyclesupertore but they didn't have the one above.
Worse again, does anyone know the spec of this one? I know that sounds crazy, just wondering is the frame colour and wheels the main difference to say this:
Cannondale Synapse SM 105 5 Road Bike 2015

The bike in the picture is the Synapse carbon Ultegra (disc)

Each model comes in a different colour. I'm going to buy the alloy version next year and get either the Tiagra or 105 version (I prefer the 2015 Tiagra colours more than the 105 colours)

roosterman71

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

The bike in the picture is the Synapse carbon Ultegra (disc)

Each model comes in a different colour. I'm going to buy the alloy version next year and get either the Tiagra or 105 version (I prefer the 2015 Tiagra colours more than the 105 colours)

Any shops in Ireland stock them?

custom_build

Hollingsworth cycles in stillorgan, their website is mycycle.ie

Lumen

I have that bike but with Ultegra Di2 (rip and replace from the shop I got it from). So green and Di2.

It's fast, smooth and comfy. Doesn't feel great climbing out of the saddle, and the disc brake setup (probably) makes it a bit rattly at the front end.

If it wasn't my commuting bike I wouldn't have bothered with the disc brakes.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Lumen wrote: »

I have that bike but with Ultegra Di2 (rip and replace from the shop I got it from). So green and Di2.

It's fast, smooth and comfy. Doesn't feel great climbing out of the saddle, and the disc brake setup (probably) makes it a bit rattly at the front end.

If it wasn't my commuting bike I wouldn't have bothered with the disc brakes.

Is it the taller headtube that doesn't make it feel great while climbing?

Surely there should be no rattling from the front brakes?

Lumen

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Is it the taller headtube that doesn't make it feel great while climbing?

I've no idea. I have it pretty slammed.

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Surely there should be no rattling from the front brakes?

I'm not sure it's from the rotors/calipers, more likely from the cabling.

aimnburn

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

The bike in the picture is the Synapse carbon Ultegra (disc)

Each model comes in a different colour. I'm going to buy the alloy version next year and get either the Tiagra or 105 version (I prefer the 2015 Tiagra colours more than the 105 colours)

I have the 2015 Synapse Ultegra Carbon model. It's the same as OP pic except with calliper brakes. That's the 2016 model where they've moved to disc. I'm delighted with it. Light, stiff, comfortable and fast. It really is a bike for all occasions.

I'm surprised cycle superstore said they don't have the 2016 Ultegra model. They did in October when I bought mine. In fact I got a great discount as they were bringing in 2016 models and wanted to get rid of 2015 models before the move to a new premises. Can they not order it in for you?

Matt Bianco

360 cycles in Clontarf stock Cannondale and had some Synapses when last in (although didn't register specs)

gambeta_fc

aimnburn wrote: »

I have the 2015 Synapse Ultegra Carbon model. It's the same as OP pic except with calliper brakes. That's the 2016 model where they've moved to disc.

Not quite. The 2015 Synapse range also had disc models, as mentioned by others the original pic is the 2015 Synapse Ultegra Carbon Disc. I bought one at the beginning of this year, fantastic bike.

If you go to the Cannondale website there's a dealer locator, enter your address and it will throw up a map showing shops in your area. I think the 2015 Ultegra disc version might be hard to find at this stage but worth ringing around. I have seen the 2015 Ultegra rim brake version available at a discount to make way for the 2016 models. If it's like last year those should be available in the shops from around the end of January.

2015 Synapse Ultegra:


2016 Synapse Ultegra:


2016 Synapse Ultegra Disc:

pedro_colnago

Bought a 2015 tiagra alloy synapse with disc wheels from Evans cycles in UK for €844 during the week, any reviews of it ive seen have been good, il upgrade a few bits on it and use it as new winter bike. I have heard all good stuff about cannondales and I have a Caad8 already so Id recommend them. Synapse is really well regarded i would say U would be happy with any of the synapse bikes disc or calliper

PringleDemon

As that's a 2015 model and was a very popular bike it might be a bit harder to get now. Do you know what size you might need ?

roosterman71

Probably a large
I don't mind if its the 2015 model. Not made of cash! My main requirement is min 105s, plus carbon. That would be a significant upgrade on the current rothar

LCD

The Bike Station in Dundalk do Cannondales www.thebikestation.ie

triggermortis

I like the look of those Synapses. Looked at some here a few months ago, but like everything else in Switzerland, they were eye-wateringly expensive.

cunavalos

roosterman71 wrote: »

I've been on the lookout for a new bike for a while now, and I like the sounds and spec of the Cannondale Synapse. Problem is, the one I really like the look of seems hard to find.



What bike shops stock Cannondale? I tried Cyclesupertore but they didn't have the one above.
Worse again, does anyone know the spec of this one? I know that sounds crazy, just wondering is the frame colour and wheels the main difference to say this:
Cannondale Synapse SM 105 5 Road Bike 2015

bunnyhop in germany have that model still in stock but it is still €2600. As mentioned previously that model is the ultegra disc version.
http://www.bunnyhop.de/de/fahrraeder/rennrad/comfort/cannondale-synapse-carbon-ultegra-disc-blk-20153?action_ms=1

Foregoing discs and the paintjob. The standard ultegra model can be got for €2400.
http://www.bunnyhop.de/de/fahrraeder/rennrad/comfort/cannondale-synapse-carbon-ultegra-bqr-20156


Dropping down again to 105 with the same paint job and going from aksium to RS010 wheels brings price down to €1500-1600
http://www.bunnyhop.de/de/fahrraeder/rennrad/comfort/cannondale-synapse-carbon-ultegra-bqr-20156
or
http://davekanecycles.com/product/cannondale_synapse_6_2015_105_11speed/4897/
Obviously you might be able to visit Dave Kane cycles in Belfast for a test ride or for servicing depending on your own location only 56cm or 61cm left though

bikedude

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=91174

Seems like cycle superstore have this one in stock at the moment

arse_jackeen

I have the bike in the 1st post picture for almost a year now. One word: brilliant!
Such a joy in the W200.

roosterman71

arse_jackeen wrote: »

I have the bike in the 1st post picture for almost a year now. One word: brilliant!
Such a joy in the W200.

Where did you get it? And do you mind telling how much?
I'm starting to like the look and sound of this Cannondale now

arse_jackeen

I got mine in cyclesuperstore. I think the 2016 model is product=88102 (can't post url)

See earlier post #16 which refs my 2015 model..see bunnyhop link above in post #16

"bunnyhop in germany have that model still in stock but it is still €2600. As mentioned previously that model is the ultegra disc version."

sy

www.nano-bike-parts.de has 2016 models for sale....105 for €2499

Mercian Pro

cunavalos wrote: »

Obviously you might be able to visit Dave Kane cycles in Belfast for a test ride or for servicing depending on your own location only 56cm or 61cm left though

Bought the alloy 105 version of the Synapse from Dave Kane in 2008. Great bike and excellent service. At the time sterling was weak and it worked out about 20% cheaper than buying in Dublin.